One Year Left to Play-Chapter 323 - 105: Just Focus on Offense

Raptors are 3 wins and 14 losses; this game is easy to play.

Nuggets are 7 wins and 10 losses; this game is also pretty easy to play.

Only Pistons are stronger..."

"Remaining lifespan: 487 days. Usable lifespan: 486 days."

"These three games don’t seem to be able to boost the lifespan above 500 days, but all three need to be won—it’s the easiest stretch of the December schedule."

Looking at the schedule and remaining lifespan, Zhang Hao analyzed the current situation.

Even after each game, he had to review the match, even if he lost badly to the Spurs yesterday, he still reviewed the game. Observing and analyzing teammates in games he personally participated in helps him better understand their playing styles.

So it’s better to seize these easy games.

...

He arrived at the location for the ad shoot by taxi, an office building.

After paying the fare, Zhang Hao felt a bit of pain.

So expensive!

"I need to buy a car; taking cabs all the time isn’t the way to go."

Just discussed shooting an ad the day before, and today it’s already scheduled—efficiency is high.

Because the process is short, being a partner in the China market, Starbucks offered a decent ad fee, 100,000 USD for a single ad as a trial run, further endorsement details are to be discussed, naturally, it’s smooth.

If Zhang Hao continued playing for the Brooklyn Nets, this ad would not have come his way, even as a partner, it’s unlikely he’d be a spokesperson for the North American Region, but coming to the Lakers makes it different.

This ad is part of Starbucks’ continued investment push in the Greater Los Angeles Area and Bay Area; it’s important, yet not that crucial. At year’s end, Howard Schultz is busy with investors discussing dreams.

As a PPT presentation guru, Howard Schultz is occupied at this time.

After paying, Schultz’s secretary arrived and took Zhang Hao to the reception room.

There were already some people inside.

They were people Zhang Hao had seen before, though he had only seen them during his Lakers debut—fans he had impressions of.

The impression remained because there weren’t too many fans cheering for him at the start of that game... even fewer who were unfamiliar and good-looking.

"Aix, this is the former lead singer of the MMC group, your partner for this ad shoot."

"Britney, this is Aix, a star from the Lakers, your collaborator."

Seeing Zhang Hao, this young girl was very excited, just about to speak when Zhang Hao beat her to make a smile at her: "Sorry, just a moment, I’ll be right back."

He pulled the secretary out of the reception room, saying: "I have a question..."

"Don’t be fooled by how young she is, she’s not very famous now, but two years ago she was a very known child star. You can look up Britney Spears; MMC was popular back then.

Because she had to attend middle school, she hasn’t shown up on screen for the past two years, and now she’s prepping to return to showbiz. When we were selecting middle school actors, her vocal teacher strongly recommended her."

"I’m not asking about that, I’ve heard of MMC; I just arrived in the United States when they performed at the Great Western Forum."

"Hmm? Then what is it?"

"I’m wondering, why is my partner a kid?"

The secretary did not expect Zhang Hao to ask this and explained: "Because Aix, you look too young, if they paired you with an adult female celebrity, you’d appear mismatched on camera, more like siblings. You see, you and Britney, a high school freshman, match so well, the golden boy and jade girl pair, give her a little boost with an apple box, fits perfectly."

I am not small!

Zhang Hao felt like showing how big he was.

However, considering his looks are comparable to an American middle or high school student... the age difference really doesn’t seem big!

Zhang Hao was quite indignant—clearly, it’s the Americans maturing too early!

However, Britney...

Zhang Hao pushed the door open. Looking at the pretty middle school girl inside, as soon as she saw Zhang Hao enter, she gave him a sweet smile. Zhang Hao took a careful look... and immediately closed the door.

"Wow! It really is Xiaotiantian!"

The young Xiaotiantian was truly beautiful, but after gaining weight.

Before this, Zhang Hao did not really know Britney’s last name was Spears.

Zhang Hao thought about how once Europeans and Americans lose control over their diet and decrease exercise, their body shape changes rapidly...

"Aprile is alright; being drama actors, she should maintain her figure, but will lazy and indulgent Le Lin become a chubby girl in the future?"

...

"Oh my gosh, Aix, I can’t believe I’m shooting an ad with you!"

"Up close, you’re even more handsome than during the game!"

"Aix, you’re so cool, no expression after scoring the game-winner; didn’t expect you to be equally cool off the field!"

"..."

"..."

What is meant by fanatic fan, what is meant by infatuation, Britney exemplifies it.

"No."

"Hmm?"

"It’s not like I’m cool, it’s just you’re talking too fast, I can’t get a word in."

"Ah, sorry, I’ll slow down, go ahead."

"..."

Ignoring the fan girl requests, Zhang Hao asked: "Britney, how old are you?"

"14, just turned 14 a few days ago." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Ah, happy birthday, so young, already working?"

"Such a half-hearted birthday wish... I love singing! You came to the United States when you were just 15."

"I came here to study... but I believe you’ll become an amazing singer."

This confident tone, Britney never even heard from her mom or her highly appreciative vocal teacher.

It’s not encouragement; it’s as if stating a fact.

This gave Britney an exceptionally unique feeling.